From tractors and feed mixers to skidders, chippers, and excavators, these machines form the backbone of Vermont’s working landscape—powering everything from dairy and logging operations to road building and housing construction.
Every new road, foundation, and water line begins with heavy machinery: bulldozers, loaders, and excavators operated by skilled Vermonters and maintained by local dealers who keep projects on schedule and communities growing. These industries depend on reliable, efficient equipment to stay productive—and on a skilled network of Vermont dealers, technicians, and suppliers to keep it all running.
Recently, dozens of lawmakers met with the people who keep this equipment running and saw firsthand why it is vital to Vermont’s economy, environment, and rural communities. They also heard concerns that the so-called “Fair Repair” legislation (H.161) could have unintended consequences—making equipment repairs more costly, less safe, and potentially more harmful to the environment.